Japan tightens permanent residency requirements for immigrants

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 14:56 · Archive

Japan has officially raised income and language requirements for permanent residency.

Japan has officially overhauled its permanent residency requirements, implementing higher income and language standards. The changes represent one of the country's most significant shifts to its immigration policy in recent times.

The measures were announced by Japan's conservative leader Sanae Takaichi as part of election promises. Takaichi secured a historic supermajority in February with a campaign spearheaded by immigration reform proposals. The new rules apply to permanent residency, which is considered one of Japan's most coveted immigration statuses.

How it is being reported

• Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residencyThe measures come as the country’s conservative leader Sanae Takaichi looks to deliver on election promises, which were spearheaded by vast immigration reforms, in her historic supermajority election victory in February.Euronews · 1 Oct, 05:31
• Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rulesThe country finalized sweeping rule changes for its most coveted immigration status on Thursday, including higher income and language requirements.The Japan Times · 30 Sept, 16:15

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